In a remarkable achievement that highlights the potential of African innovation, 26-year-old Charlette N’Guessan from Ivory Coast has made history by becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. N’Guessan and her team received this accolade for their groundbreaking work on the BACE API, a digital…
In a world where communication is key, Roy Allela, a 25-year-old engineer from Kenya, has pioneered a groundbreaking solution to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing communities. His invention, the Sign-IO gloves, promises to revolutionize the way deaf individuals communicate by translating sign language into audible speech in real-time. Allela‘s journey began with…
In the realm of innovation and healthcare technology, one name shines brightly: Naya Ellis. At just 14 years old, Naya has captivated the world with her groundbreaking invention—the WingItt watch—a stroke-detecting device inspired by personal experiences and fueled by a passion for making a difference. Naya’s journey into the world of invention began with a…
In a world where technology constantly evolves, young minds often lead the charge with their innovative ideas and boundless creativity. One such remarkable individual is Basil Okpara Jr., a 9-year-old Nigerian boy who has captured headlines by developing more than 30 mobile games, showcasing his exceptional talent and passion for coding. Like many children his…
Jeremiah Thoronka is a 21-year-old innovator from Sierra Leone who has a vision to end energy poverty in his country and beyond. His invention, Optim Energy, is a device that converts kinetic energy from pedestrian and street traffic vibrations into clean, renewable electricity. He recently won the Global Student Prize at the UNESCO Headquarters in…
If you are looking for a story of innovation, creativity and resilience, look no further than Vidiol Tsague. He is a young boy from Bamenda, Cameroon, who has been making his own planes and drones from local materials since he was 10 years old. Vidiol loves aviation and engineering. He was fascinated by planes flying…
Tiffany Davis is not just an aerospace engineer, she is also a rocket scientist, a mentor, a speaker, and an inspiration for many young girls who aspire to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Her graduation photos from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016 went viral with the hashtag #YesIAmARocketScientist, showcasing her…
Osh Agabi, a Nigerian scientist and entrepreneur, envisions a groundbreaking future for computing: the development of chips fueled by living neurons. His business, Koniku, asserts to be the first and only manufacturer of these chips, which have potential uses in robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and security. When Agabi was employed in Switzerland as a robotics…
